News

September 2009 -

Adrian Petry (Bye, Bye Birdie, Hello, Dolly!) will be appearing as Bobby Strong in Brock Musical Theatre's Production of Urinetown in January 2010. Check out www.brockmusicaltheatre.com for more information on the show.

July 2009 - Leah Cogan (2001 Anne of Green Gables, lead role of "Kim" in Bye Bye Birdie 2004) has won this summer's CBC "Triple Sensation" contest. Leah is a graduate of De La Salle High School and was a Greely Players Bursary recipient. She then enrolled in Sheridan College's Musical Theatre Program. Leah plans to use the $150,000 scholarship prize to attend Brown University in Rhode Island.

Congratulations to Leah from all of us at the Greely Players on a spectacular achievement. You can see the episodes of the show at:: http://www.cbc.ca/triplesensation/

November 2008 -

Sophie Hall (producer Hello Dolly!, Li'l Abner, Anne of Green Gables) will be appearing on stage with the Kemptville Players in their production of "Don't Dress For Dinner" November 20th-29th 2008. See the Kemptville Players website at www.kemptvilleplayers.ca for details and tickets.

Sophie also appear in the Kemptville production of "Reduced for Quick Sale" as part of the Eastern Ontario Drama League's (EODL) one-act festival held in Merrickville on November 7th 2008. (A busy month for Sophie!)

November 2008: Erin Eldershaw (Fiddler on the Roof) is directing a play for Canterbury High School:

I wanted to let fellow Fiddler's know about a small show I'm directing at Canterbury High School in the Children's Theatre Festival. It's on December 6th at Canterbury High School. The date is Dec the 6th and we have three shows at 11:00am, 12:00pm and 1:30pm. During the shows there will be colouring, bake sales, clowns etc. And there's a total of three shows so everyone can feel free to come see all three. Free entry but donations are greatly appreciated! It's for little tykes, but of course their parents are VERY welcome as well.

Erin Eldershaw (Fiddler)

May 2008 - Christina Stapper (Vocal Director of Hello Dolly!) has given birth to twins! (click Here for a photo)

Hello all!

Well, they're finally here! Praise God!!!!!

Jesse Berend Stapper, born on May 22nd, 2008 @ 5:26am weighing 7pounds, 6 ounces! (in daddy's arms)
Seth Benjamin Stapper, born on May 22nd, 2008 @5:37am Weighing 6pounds, 3 ounces! (in mommy's arms)

The twins are doing wonderfully! We were thrilled to bring them both home on Friday afternoon. Mommy is tired but high on the new found love in her heart!

Amos is a very proud big brother with so many kisses to share with his two little brothers.
Lord willing, we will be presenting the twins to be baptized on Sunday, June 15th 2008 @ Living Hope Community Church.

May 2008 - Ryan Johnston (Fyedka in Fiddler on the Roof) will be featured in Alternate Reality Theatre's It's Complicated - May 8-10, at 7:00 p.m. at Studio Leonard Beaulne, located at 135 Seraphin Marion, Ottawa. Call 613-858-5596 for more information.

Jan 2008 -

Adrian Petry (Barnaby in Hello Dolly, Bye Bye Birdie) sends us his latest update:

Hey! Just wanted to let you know about what I'm up to for the member's news!

- I will be appearing in Brock Musical Theatre's production of High School Musical Live! as a Jock, Brainiac, Drama Kid, Interpretive Dancer, 'Cow', and a constantly onstage ensemble cast member! Check out www.brockmusical.com for more info. -

Adrian

Nov 2007 - Laura D'Amico (Annie Warbucks) will appear this month in the Orpheus production of "A Christmas Carol". See www.orpheus-theatre.on.ca for ticket info.

Nov 2007 - Joel Rahn (Bye Bye Birdie, Oliver!, Hello Dolly!, Annie Warbucks) will be appearing as Frank Gianelli, an Italian grandfather, in Phoenix Players' production of 'Over The River And Through The Woods' in The Chamber at Centrepoint on November 29, 30 and December 1. Check http://www.phoenixplayers.ca/ for details and ticket information.

Nov 2007 - Holly Villeneuve is releasing her new CD Closer - a collection of Christian Worship Music recorded and performed by Holly. She celebrates the CD release on November 18, 2007 at 7PM at All Saints Anglican Church in Greely. Everyone is welcome.

Oct 2007 - Anne Peterson and Tony Adams are on stage as part of ITR's production of "Who's Under Where?" . Supporting them are Janice Jenness as Producer, Sophie Hall as Assistant Director, Len Trembley on Sound, and Elaine Trembley doing Props. The show runs Nov 2-4 and Nov 8-10 in Osgoode. Check http://itrtheatrecompany.com/ for details and tickets.

Oct 2007 (or rather May 26, 2007) Holly Villeneuve (in just about every show the Greely Players has ever done) gave birth to a son, Austin Rodney Villeneuve. Click here for some photos!

Sept 2007 - John-Alan Slachta (Oliver!) has just landed the role of Oliver in an upcoming Suzart production of Oliver! Meredith Dixon (Li'l Abner) has also landed the role of Nancy. Congratulation to both John-Alan and Meredith!

Sept 2007 - Kelcie Brown (Anne of Green Gables, Li'L Abner, The Music Man, Bye Bye Birdie) has won the 2007 Ottawa Kiwanis Idol contest! Her prizes include recording studio time, a music video session, and a photo session. Go to: http://www.myspace.com/kelciesummer to hear her first single! Congratulations to Kelcie from all of us at the Greely Players!
(Click photo at left for larger version).

June 2007 -

Laura Sywyk (Anne of Green Gables, Daisy Mae in Li'l Abner and choreographer of Music Man) has given birth to Kayleigh Ann Sywyk, sister to Callum, and Kaelen on June 26th 2007. Congratulations to Klaura and Kmike!

Mar 2007 -

Adrian Petry (Barnaby in Hello Dolly, Bye Bye Birdie) will be making his musical theatre debut at Brock University this spring as Doody, in Grease! with the Brock Student Musical Theatre Troope. Adrian would like to thank his Greely family and friends for thier continued support and encouragment! For further info, tickets etc. visit www.brockmusical.com .

Feb 2007 - Myles McLaughlin (Li'l Abner, Bye Bye Birdie) sends us the following:

"Just thought I'd drop a line and let you know that Stephanie and recently had our second baby, a little boy named Owyn Kenobi McLaughlin. He was born on January 24, 2007. He weighed in at 6 lbs 15 oz. and is doing great. This was why I didn't audition this year. There's always something isn't there? "

Jan 2007 - Aimee Faith (Hello Dolly, Oliver) appears in the Ottawa South Weekender in a Phill Potter "Focus On Youth" article.

Jan 2007 - Sophie Hall

(producer Hello Dolly!, Li'l Abner, Anne of Green Gables) and

Janice Jenness (Hello Dolly, Oliver, Bye Bye Birdie, The Music Man) will both be appearing on stage with ITR's production of Perfect Wedding. This comedy features Sophie as Julie a rather kooky, volatile English chambermaid, and Janice as Daphne, the bride's emotional mother. Janice is also producer of the show. The show runs the first two weekends in May in Osgoode. Check the ITR website at www.osgoodevillage.com/ITR for details.

Dec 2006 - Trisha McLay (Hello Dolly, Bye Bye Birdie, Li’l Abner) and Sean Brennan (Bye Bye Birdie) will be performing in Orpheus’ Guys and Dolls March 2- 10, 2007.

Dec 2006 -

Nick Frosst ( Winthrop in The Music Man, Charlie Bates in Oliver!) appears in Dec 1st edition of The Packet in an article about his school band called "Four". Nick is the lead singer in the group.

Nov 2006 - John Pohran, the Greely Player's Music Director for the past 6 years will be taking on that role for Canterbury High School's upcoming production of The Wizard of Oz. It will be running from December 12 - 16 at 7 pm at Canterbury High School; 900 Canterbury Av. Ticket info: 613-731-1191 ext.333

Nov 2006 - Abigail Bimman (Minnie Fay in Hello Dolly!) will be performing in an upcoming Carleton University SockNBuskin production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" in the role of Helena. The play runs November 16-18 and 23-25, at 8 p.m. (There is also a Friday matinee on the 24th.) Tickets are $12, or $8 for students. You can get them at the door or reserve them by emailing snbtheatre@gmail.com . The theatre is Alumni Theatre at Carleton. Or check their website at http://www.carleton.ca/socknbuskin/index.htm .

Sept 10 2006 - Anne Peterson has been elected president of the Greely Players for 2006-2007. Joining Anne on the executive are Mike Taylor, Janice Reid, Tony Adams, Melody Tomka, Trish McLay, Sophie Hall, Ron van Dusen, Bill Barnes, Leslie Fournier, and Joel Rahn. Congratulations to all! Check the Who we Are page for their various roles on the new executive.

Sept 2006 - Sophie Hall (producer Hello Dolly!, Li'l Abner, Anne of Green Gables) ,Tony Adams , Len Trembley (Oliver) and Bob Day (Hello Dolly!, Oliver!, Li'l Abner) , have begun rehearsal for the ITR production of "Office Hours" to be staged November 3-5, 9-11 at the Osgoode Community Centre.

Sept 2006 - Anne Peterson (producer, The Music Man, Bye Bye Birdie, Oliver and director of Hello Dolly) appeared on stage with GOYA Theatre's musical production of "War Brides", October 20 to 24 at the Centrepointe Chambers theatre.

Sept 2006 -

The ever modest Adrian Petry (Barnaby in Hello Dolly, Bye Bye Birdie) sends along the following note:

Dear Greely Family ... (And various fan groups...)

Adrian has finally decided on a university. Some of you may have known that he was looking at lots of different institutions, including local ones so he could stay and act with Greely. However, unfortunately for his Greely Family....and his many, many, many, infatuated fans... he has decided to go on a 5 year HIATUS to pursue a BA History (Minor in Geography) / Education at BROCK University in St. Catherines. After this 5 year hiatus, Adrian has no idea where he will end up. I know this is shocking news and that many of your are probably screaming at your computer screens ... " HOLY CABOOSES!" ..." WOOOOOW!". Anyway... If he does end up back in the Ottawa area though, he will most definitely return to his Greely Roots.. (he didn't actually grow up in Greely...he's one of those Russell people....you know that infiltrated the group a few years back). Thanks for the wonderful memories and great times we've all had together! I will see you at your new show in March/April.

Break a leg...hopefully the left one.

Adrian

Sept 2006 - Earlier this summer Kyle Gillespie (L'il Abner, The Music Man, Anne of Green Gables, Bye Bye Birdie) was one of the nominees for the Ottawa Cappie awards. Kyle writes:

Although I did not win the award at the Cappies Gala it was an honour just to be recognized. I owe it all to the Greely Players for taking me in and helping me develop into the person I am now, both on the stage and off the stage. The gala was really amazing and fun. The nominees were allowed to use the actors changing rooms back-stage at the NAC. During the ceremony, my school presented a small section from the play. It was really incredible to be able to perform on an NAC stage. St. Mark was nominated in 10 categories including best play. We walked away with 2 awards- lighting and stage crew.

In the fall I will be heading off to study at Guelph. I will be majoring in marine and freshwater biology. It will be a big change moving away from home but I am looking forward to it.

Thanks so much for everything over the years. I will always treasure the great memories from my Greely Players shows and will miss all the amazing people I met along the way. Break a leg with future shows!

Kyle Gillespie

July 11, 2006 - Kathryn Pohran (L'il Abner, The Music Man, Anne of Green Gables) has been named senior female athlete of the year at Canterbury High School. A featured article and photo appeared in the July 1th issue of the Ottawa Citizen. Congratulations Kathryn!

June 13, 2006 - Tony Adams (The Greely Players "best actor in multiple roles" in Hello Dolly) appeared at the Ottawa Fringe Festival (10th Anniversary this year). He appears in "It's Your Turn" staged at the Academic Hall at University of Ottawa.

June 12, 2006 - Katie Beetham -- a veteran of many GreelyPlayers (South Pacific, Peter Pan, Annie, Camelot) and CSM shows in the past, passed her Canadian Idol audition and is heading to Toronto! Go, Katie!!!

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